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UNMC opens free dental clinic for veterans in Lincoln

• Alyssa Johnson | Lincoln Journal Star
• Jul 20, 2024
• Jul 20, 2024
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The grand opening of the VETSmile Dental Clinic at the UNMC College of Dentistry. marks the beginning of a vital initiative to address the urgent need for accessible dental services within the veteran community.

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UNMC Interim Chancellor Dele Davies speaks during a press conference celebrating the opening of VETSmile Dental Clinic at the UNMC College of Dentistry on Friday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Dean of the UNMC College of Dentistry Dr. Gerard Kugel speaks during a press conference celebrating the opening of the VETSmile Dental Clinic at the UNMC College of Dentistry on Friday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Gregory Bennett, an associate professor of dentistry, (from left), Ronald Catt and 2024 UNMC Graduate Madison Sox pose for a photo at the UNMC College of Dentistry.

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Dr. Gregory Bennett, a veteran and an associate professor at UNMC speaks during a press conference celebrating the opening of the VETSmile Dental Clinic at the UNMC College of Dentistry on Friday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Philip Holubeck, facing, hugs his father Paul Holubeck alongside his mother Diane Holubeck during a Match Day celebration for University of Nebraska Medical Center medical students learning their residency assignments in Omaha on Friday, March 15, 2024. Philip will continue in orthopedic surgery at UNMC.

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Alexandra Regan walks across the stage during a Match Day celebration for University of Nebraska Medical Center medical students learning their residency assignments in Omaha on Friday, March 15, 2024.

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Anna Mardesen announces she will be continuing in pathology at the Cleveland Clinic during a Match Day celebration for University of Nebraska Medical Center medical students learning their residency assignments in Omaha on Friday, March 15, 2024.

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Vanessa Bowmaster, center, smiles with her husband David Hubbell and mom Cecile Brady during a Match Day celebration for University of Nebraska Medical Center medical students learning their residency assignments in Omaha on Friday, March 15, 2024. Bowmaster will continue in family medicine at UNMC.

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Sawyer Lorenzen plays with balloons with his niece Sophia Lorenzen during a Match Day celebration for Garret Lorenzen, their brother and father, respectively, and other University of Nebraska Medical Center medical students learning their residency assignments in Omaha on Friday, March 15, 2024.

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Medical students grab their match envelopes for a Match Day celebration for University of Nebraska Medical Center students learning their residency assignments in Omaha on Friday, March 15, 2024.

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Champagne is poured for a Match Day celebration for University of Nebraska Medical Center medical students learning their residency assignments in Omaha on Friday, March 15, 2024.

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Vanessa Bowmaster sticks a pin in a map for Omaha during a Match Day celebration for University of Nebraska Medical Center medical students learning their residency assignments in Omaha on Friday, March 15, 2024. Bowmaster will continue in family medicine at UNMC.

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Caroline Spethman and Eshan Sood walk across the stage during a Match Day celebration for University of Nebraska Medical Center medical students learning their residency assignments in Omaha on Friday, March 15, 2024.

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People take photos following a Match Day celebration for University of Nebraska Medical Center medical students learning their residency assignments in Omaha on Friday, March 15, 2024.

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Medical students grab their match envelopes for a Match Day celebration for University of Nebraska Medical Center students learning their residency assignments in Omaha on Friday, March 15, 2024.

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Osmaan Shokoor grabs his match envelope during a Match Day celebration for University of Nebraska Medical Center medical students learning their residency assignments in Omaha on Friday, March 15, 2024.

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Vanessa Bowmaster walks across the stage with her husband, David Hubbell, during a Match Day celebration for University of Nebraska Medical Center medical students learning their residency assignments in Omaha on Friday, March 15, 2024. Bowmaster will continue in family medicine at UNMC.

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Bradley Britigan, the dean of the college of medicine, speaks during a Match Day celebration for University of Nebraska Medical Center medical students learning their residency assignments in Omaha on Friday, March 15, 2024.

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People take photos during a Match Day celebration for University of Nebraska Medical Center medical students learning their residency assignments in Omaha on Friday, March 15, 2024.

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Medical students walk across the stage with their child during a Match Day celebration for University of Nebraska Medical Center medical students learning their residency assignments in Omaha on Friday, March 15, 2024.

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Dean of the UNMC College of Dentistry Dr. Gerard Kugel speaks during a press conference celebrating the opening of the VETSmile Dental Clinic at the UNMC College of Dentistry on Friday.

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